Three Pepper Oat Pilaf

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped mushroom
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced green onion
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon canola oil or 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup  old fashioned Quaker Oats, uncooked
• 2  egg whites or 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 3⁄4 cup  low-fat chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh basil leaves or 2  teaspoons dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook peppers, mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
2. In bowl, mix oats and egg whites until oats are evenly coated.
3. Add oats to vegetable mixture in skillet.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until oats are dry and separated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Add broth, basil, salt and pepper.
6. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7. Serve immediately.